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| https://www.carper.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-newsletter?ContentRecord_id=01a6720d-d0e6-4b30-a6b3-1ab0184c019d | Making a Differece | 2015-10-24 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Democrat | House | DE | Thomas Carper | C000174 | www.carper.senate.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, Today is National Make a Difference Day, an annual community service event celebrated nationwide on the fourth Saturday of October. National Make a Difference Day is the largest day of community service in the nation, with the mission to improve the lives of others through acts of service. I served for 23 years in the U.S. Navy five years in a hot war in Southeast Asia, and 18 years in a cold war on reserve duty and I deeply understand the value of service to our country. Throughout my career in public service, I have always considered myselfa servant, working on behalf of my constituents in an effort to improve their lives. A guiding principle throughout my life has been the notion that service to others is the secret to happiness. One of my favorite proverbs is something I borrowed from the Hindu faith: In the joy of others lies our own. Along with public service, Ive found abundant joy in my life as a mentor. Ive been personally mentoring students in Delaware for nearly two decades. I helped recruit thousands of mentors when I was Governor as part of a statewide effort to include individuals, churches, service clubs, students, and corporations in mentoring Delaware's at-risk children. Today, mentoring has become an integral part of our school system in Delaware and is one of the keys to improving academic achievement among at-risk students. There are thousands of students in our schools this year who would benefit greatly from having another positive role model in their lives, just like I did and very likely just like you did sometime in your life. Today, I invite you to join me in celebrating National Make a Difference Day, and take a minute to think about what you could do to make a positive difference in your community, or perhaps just in someone elses life. Even the smallest acts count and can make a difference. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |